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Sky's the limit for thrill-seekers taking delight in 20-storey high ride
Lancashire Evening Post
|May 14, 2025
Our digital reporter Sean Gleaves tried out an officially reopened ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach that has been reimagined to thrill a new generation of visitors. Pictures: Daniel Martino
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Last week saw the official opening of Launch Pad after Pleasure Beach completely re-vamped the 210-foot ride for a new generation of thrill-seekers.
This story is from the May 14, 2025 edition of Lancashire Evening Post.
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